List of publications on a keyword: «autism»

The article describes the method of assessing communicative skills in children with autism spectrum disorders according to Khaustov A.V., which was used in the combined kindergarten No. 109 in Kazan.

The article discusses the features of the development of speech communication in children with ASD, supported by practical examples, such as delay or lack of speech; echolalia; stereotypical or repetitive use of language; problems with the social context and understanding of figurative meaning; insufficient use of communicative intentions, which is important for creating individual approaches to the development of effective strategies that contribute to the communicative development of children with ASD.

The article discusses the main approaches to providing psychological assistance to children with ASD in overcoming the development of speech communications: early intervention, teaching alternative ways of communication, using visual supports, creating a supportive speech environment, developing individual training programs along with game motivation, etc., which help children develop communication skills in various situations of speech interaction.

This article reveals key points in the formation of two main types of communication: speech and sensory. The process of development of the communicative sphere is considered both in ontogenesis and in dysontogenesis - in autism spectrum disorders.

This article explores the difficulties and problems in teaching children with autism. The practical experience of organization of work with autistic children at the lesson is generalized.

This article introduces Thematic Photobooks system as a mean of special children's' development. According to the ideas of L.S. Vygotsky and Activity Theory by A. Leontiev and S. Rubinstein, the development of a child’s intellectual activity highly depends on the presence of mediating agents in children’s interaction with the environment and highlights the presence of a social medium for children’s development. The process of creating Thematic Рhotobooks about a child and his/her life as a creative collaboration of an adult and a child serves as a mediating agent between a child and his surrounding. The benefits from photography and photo stories for the child's development is described. Creating Photobooks is a goal and a process at the same time. It helps a child to develop important life skills and acquiring knowledge. The structure, application and advantages of this system are presented along with a real life example of a special child as a case study.

The author of this article has studied the peculiarities of imagination of preschoolers and younger school children on the autism spectrum. The paper has shown the results of an experimental study with a group of children on the autism spectrum disorder and the conclusions on work accomplished.